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New York Times
01-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Colo-Colo handed 10-game supporter ban after fan deaths before Copa Libertadores tie
Chilean soccer club Colo-Colo must play five home matches in continental competition without fans and will also not be allowed supporters for the next five away matches. The bans were confirmed by CONMEBOL, the organising body of the Copa Libertadores, after two teenage fans were killed in a crush ahead of a Copa Libertadores match last month. Advertisement Local police confirmed the deaths of an 18-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy following a confrontation between supporters and police ahead of Colo-Colo's tie against Brazilian side Fortaleza on April 10. Police general Alex Bahamondes told TVN that the perimeter fence of the stadium had become surrounded by 'approximately 150 fans' ahead of the game. Colo-Colo's league derby match against Universidad de Chile, which had been scheduled to take place three days after that tie, was postponed as a mark of respect. Prosecutor Francisco Morales, via Chilean media outlet Emol, said that an investigation has commenced into whether a police car was involved in the deaths. Despite the incidents ahead of the match, the game kicked off and proceeded normally until its suspension in the 72nd minute, when a group of Colo-Colo fans invaded the pitch amid the situation. CONMEBOL have awarded Fortaleza a 3-0 victory for the match, which was scoreless when it was abandoned, alongside sanctioning Colo-Colo supporters for a further 10 matches. O Fortaleza Esporte Clube informa que, por decisão oficial da CONMEBOL, foi declarado vencedor da partida contra o Colo-Colo pelo placar de 3×0, em decorrência dos atos de violência praticados pela torcida adversária na partida realizada no Chile. Agradecemos à CBF pelo apoio… — Fortaleza Esporte Clube 🦁 (@FortalezaEC) April 30, 2025 The first of the five-match home stadium ban has already been served, as the Santiago-based club drew 1-1 at home to Racing Club of Argentina in their Copa Libertadores group stage match on April 23. Colo-Colo's only remaining home group game is scheduled against Atletico Bucaramanga on May 30, preceded by trips to Fortaleza and Racing Club — for which they will be unable to bring away supporters. The Chilean club are bottom of the group on two points, two behind third-place Fortaleza and Racing Club, with Atletico Bucaramanga leaders on five points. Colo-Colo have also been fined $80,000 (£60,000) for the episode.
Saudi Gazette
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Teenagers die as fans and police clash in Chile
SANTIAGO — Two teenagers died following a confrontation between fans and police before Chilean club Colo Colo's game against Brazilian side Fortaleza in the Copa Libertadores. The deaths occurred following fighting after police blocked about 100 fans as they tried to enter the Monumental Stadium in Santiago. "What is known is that one of the fences crushed these two and an investigation is under way into whether a police car was involved in the death," said local prosecutor Francisco Morales. Local media have said the victims were aged 13 and 18. Police general Alex Bahamondes said a police officer had been charged in the case and that "statements are being taken regarding the events". The group match in the Copa Libertadores did start but was later canceled. South American football's governing body Conmebol said it "deeply regrets the death of two fans near the Monumental Stadium". In a statement, the body expressed its "deepest condolences to their families and loved ones" and said "all information regarding the events that occurred inside and outside the stadium" will be sent to its disciplinary committee. — BBC
CNN
11-04-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Two fans die in Chile before a Copa Libertadores match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza
Two fans died on Thursday before the start of a Copa Libertadores match between the host Colo Colo and Fortaleza of Brazil near Santiago's estadio Monumental, a local prosecutor said. According to authorities, a group of fans attempted to force their way into the stadium and tore down one of the venue's protective fences. The victims were reportedly trapped beneath them. The match was later suspended in the 70th minute due to unruly fans, although it was not immediately clear if it was related to the earlier deaths. The Eastern Flagrancy Prosecutor, Francisco Morales said that a group of fans tried to access the estadio Monumental through the Casa Alba, a building adjacent to the venue, and the police tried to prevent them from entering. 'A stampede ensued, resulting in the collapse of a fence,' added Morales. 'We are currently investigating whether a police vehicle was involved in the death.' Authorities said one of the persons died at the scene and the other at a nearby medical clinic. Later, the match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza was suspended at the 70-minute mark, with the score level at 0-0, when a group of local fans started a protest by throwing objects onto the pitch. It was unclear whether the protests were related to the fan deaths before the match. The Fortaleza players ran for cover in the locker room, while the Colo Colo players, led by captain Esteban Pavez and Arturo Vidal, tried to calm the fans. The refereeing team, led by Uruguayan Gustavo Tejera, informed the players that the match had been stopped, and all the players went to the locker room. Later, it was announced that the match was officially suspended. 'CONMEBOL deeply regrets the death of two fans near the estadio Monumental before the start of the match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza,' said the governing body of soccer in South America. 'We express our sincere condolences to their families and loved ones.'
CNN
11-04-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Two fans die in Chile before a Copa Libertadores match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza
Two fans died on Thursday before the start of a Copa Libertadores match between the host Colo Colo and Fortaleza of Brazil near Santiago's estadio Monumental, a local prosecutor said. According to authorities, a group of fans attempted to force their way into the stadium and tore down one of the venue's protective fences. The victims were reportedly trapped beneath them. The match was later suspended in the 70th minute due to unruly fans, although it was not immediately clear if it was related to the earlier deaths. The Eastern Flagrancy Prosecutor, Francisco Morales said that a group of fans tried to access the estadio Monumental through the Casa Alba, a building adjacent to the venue, and the police tried to prevent them from entering. 'A stampede ensued, resulting in the collapse of a fence,' added Morales. 'We are currently investigating whether a police vehicle was involved in the death.' Authorities said one of the persons died at the scene and the other at a nearby medical clinic. Later, the match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza was suspended at the 70-minute mark, with the score level at 0-0, when a group of local fans started a protest by throwing objects onto the pitch. It was unclear whether the protests were related to the fan deaths before the match. The Fortaleza players ran for cover in the locker room, while the Colo Colo players, led by captain Esteban Pavez and Arturo Vidal, tried to calm the fans. The refereeing team, led by Uruguayan Gustavo Tejera, informed the players that the match had been stopped, and all the players went to the locker room. Later, it was announced that the match was officially suspended. 'CONMEBOL deeply regrets the death of two fans near the estadio Monumental before the start of the match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza,' said the governing body of soccer in South America. 'We express our sincere condolences to their families and loved ones.'
Asharq Al-Awsat
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
2 Fans Die in Chile before Copa Libertadores Match between Colo Colo, Fortaleza
Two fans died on Thursday before the start of a Copa Libertadores match between the host Colo Colo and Fortaleza of Brazil near Santiago's estadio Monumental, a local prosecutor said. According to authorities, a group of fans attempted to force their way into the stadium and tore down one of the venue's protective fences. The victims were reportedly trapped beneath them. The match was later suspended in the 70th minute due to unruly fans, although it was not immediately clear if it was related to the earlier deaths. The Eastern Flagrancy Prosecutor, Francisco Morales said that a group of fans tried to access the estadio Monumental through the Casa Alba, a building adjacent to the venue and the police tried to prevent them from entering. 'A stampede ensued, resulting in the collapse of a fence,' added Morales. 'We are currently investigating whether a police vehicle was involved in the death.' Authorities said one of the persons died at the scene and the other at a nearby medical clinic, The Associated Press reported. Later, the match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza was suspended at the 70-minute mark, with the score level at 0-0, when a group of local fans started a protest by throwing objects onto the pitch. It was unclear whether the protests were related to the fan deaths before the match. The Fortaleza players ran for cover in the locker room, while the Colo Colo players, led by captain Esteban Pavez and Arturo Vidal, tried to calm the fans. The refereeing team, led by Uruguayan Gustavo Tejera, informed the players that the match had been stopped, and all the players went to the locker room. Later, it was announced that the match was officially suspended. 'CONMEBOL deeply regrets the death of two fans near the estadio Monumental before the start of the match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza,' said the governing body of soccer in South America. 'We express our sincere condolences to their families and loved ones.'
